4.) TIE* Yokoyama Yui (横山由依) “Yuihan” (AKB48 Team A, 9th Generation) ~From unranked in 2nd Election to Rank #19 in 3rd Senbatsu Election, 2011~ Previous General Manager of AKB48, Yui is currently one of the most popular members in the 48 Group family. The details surrounding her promotion make up a well known story withinContinue reading “Highest Ranking Senbatsu Election Newcomers”
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48Group Summer Bikini Singles (Part 2)
**Vote for your favorite bikini singles at the end of the article!** After a rather long break, 48 Group West is back to bring you more of AKB48’s beloved bikini singles! As mentioned in Part 1 of this article, which you can read by clicking this link, AKB48’s integrity was at question by concerned internationalContinue reading “48Group Summer Bikini Singles (Part 2)”
48Group Summer Bikini Singles! (Part 1)
Since the groups’ inception until very recently, AKB48 has religiously released multiple summer-themed bikini singles. It became something that the group was known for, the practice being adopted by their sister groups NMB48, SKE48 and even SNH48 (no longer a member of 48Group). Due to growing concerns from international voices over the age of theContinue reading “48Group Summer Bikini Singles! (Part 1)”
AKB48 Members Aged 25 or Older (Part 1)
Ijiri Anna (井尻晏菜) “Antan” (Age 25) NMB48 Team M (3rd Generation) Birthday: January 20, 1995 Captain of Team M, Anna has been a NMB48 member for 8 years and has yet to center a song. She has taken part in numerous b-sides for the group and participates heavily in variety, building herself a rather cookyContinue reading “AKB48 Members Aged 25 or Older (Part 1)”
8 Music Videos and songs featuring Traditional Japanese Dress!
Koi no Onawa (恋のお縄) (2011) by Team Z (AKB48) A one-off unit made for the release of one album, Team Z consisted of several AKB48, SKE48, and SDN48 members. Centered by 2nd Generation Team K member Oshima Yuko, the song has not been forgotten and is still performed today. Watch SKE48 Team E perform theContinue reading “8 Music Videos and songs featuring Traditional Japanese Dress!”
All AKB48 Request Hour Winners
Request Hour is an AKB48 event that is highly awaited every year. After purchasing an AKB48 album with a ticket inside, a 48group fan is able to cast a vote for their favorite song in the vast AKB48 Group discography. Fans may not necessarily vote for their favorite song, they may vote for a songContinue reading “All AKB48 Request Hour Winners”
8 Matsui Jurina Centers that People Normally Forget (But Shouldn’t)
If you know the name AKB48, then you know the name of Matsui Jurina. Spending over ten years – half her life – onstage has molded Jurina into a Center powerhouse for 48 Group. She has centered over 70 songs across the AKB48/SKE48 discography. Did you hear that? SEVENTY. Below are a few in noContinue reading “8 Matsui Jurina Centers that People Normally Forget (But Shouldn’t)”
48Group Songs From 2019 You Should Know
Watashi Datte Idol (私だってアイドル！) by Sashihara Rino Legendary Sashihara Rino’s graduation single, Watashi Datte Idol served as a B-side to AKB48’s 55th Single, Jiwaru Days (which was a Sashihara Rino graduation A-side as well). The song is a smack in the face to all the people who thought that Rino was a bad idol overContinue reading “48Group Songs From 2019 You Should Know”
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